Top 10 Detective Films About Big Families

Description: Although not a detective film per se, it involves a group of college friends reuniting after one of their own commits suicide, leading to a weekend of revelations and introspection.

Fact: The film's soundtrack became a cultural phenomenon, featuring hits from the '60s and '70s. It was nominated for three Academy Awards.

Description: While not a traditional detective film, it involves a couple's bitter divorce where each tries to outwit the other, leading to a series of comedic yet dark revelations.

Fact: The film was directed by Danny DeVito, who also stars in it. It was based on Warren Adler's novel of the same name.

Description: Set during Thanksgiving 1973, this film explores the lives of two interconnected families, where secrets and betrayals lead to a dramatic climax, akin to a detective uncovering the truth.

Fact: The film was adapted from Rick Moody's novel of the same name. It features a young Christina Ricci in one of her early roles.

Description: This quirky family drama by Wes Anderson involves a father who fakes a terminal illness to reunite his estranged family, leading to a series of revelations and a detective-like unraveling of family secrets.

Fact: The film's title was inspired by the book "The Royal Family" by George S. Kaufman and Edna Ferber. It features a memorable score by Mark Mothersbaugh.

Description: Set in 1930s England, this film explores the upstairs-downstairs dynamics of a large country estate where a murder occurs during a weekend shooting party, leading to a detective investigation.

Fact: The film was co-written by Julian Fellowes, who later created "Downton Abbey." It features an ensemble cast including Maggie Smith and Michael Gambon.

Description: Two estranged siblings must come together to care for their ailing father, leading to a journey of discovery about their family's past and each other.

Fact: The film was nominated for two Academy Awards, including Best Actress for Laura Linney.

Description: A family reunion turns into a detective-like investigation as secrets, lies, and dysfunction come to the forefront when the patriarch goes missing.

Fact: The film is based on Tracy Letts' Pulitzer Prize-winning play. Meryl Streep's performance earned her a Golden Globe nomination.

Description: While not a traditional detective film, it includes a subplot where a legendary concierge and his lobby boy must solve the theft of a priceless painting, amidst a backdrop of a large, eccentric family.

Fact: The film's color palette was inspired by the work of Austrian painter Gustav Klimt. It won four Oscars, including Best Original Score.

Description: A modern take on the whodunit genre, this film revolves around the mysterious death of a wealthy patriarch, with his large, dysfunctional family as the prime suspects. Detective Benoit Blanc, portrayed by Daniel Craig, unravels the family's secrets.

Fact: The film was inspired by the works of Agatha Christie. It features an ensemble cast including Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, and Jamie Lee Curtis.

Description: While primarily a comedy-drama, this film includes elements of mystery as a family gathers for Christmas, and secrets come to light, leading to a detective-like atmosphere.

Fact: The film was shot in a real house in Connecticut, which was later sold for a significantly higher price due to its fame from the movie.